ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced approximately $35 million in initial funding for BAE Systems to modernize the Microelectronics Center (MEC) in Nashua, New Hampshire. This is the first funding announcement as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which was designed to strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security. Modernizing BAE Systems' microelectronics center he  more

NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news: When Chelsea Perry '21, MBA '22 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business, the college's 4+1 Master of Business Administration program seemed a logical next step. The program, which is available to those who have completed a bachelor's degree at Colby-Sawyer and have taken several prerequisite business classes, allows students to earn an MBA in just one additional year. "I had great experiences during   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and NHSaves announce the winners of the NHDES/NHSaves Wastewater Treatment Facility Energy Efficiency Awards, recognizing the hard work of several energy efficiency champions - Lisbon, Claremont, Peterborough and Bethelehem - that are leading the effort to reduce energy use. Since 2016, NHDES, in partnership   more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, Dec. 13 -- Cx Associates, an engineering consulting firm, issued the following news: Cx Associates is excited to introduce one of our newest team members, Maddie Goldberg, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Maddie joins us after working as a mechanical designer, bringing strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Their hands-on approach and enthusiasm for educating others align with our vision of engineering a future where buildings are better. A 2020 graduate of Union Coll  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: Leadership Week, co-organized by the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, brought 13 first-year students and sophomores from the King Scholars Program to Washington, D.C., shortly after Thanksgiving. The annual Leadership Week trip at the start of winterim is designed for the King Scholars to build and reflect on their own leadership skills through interactions with organizations doing g  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Dec. 14 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: Dartmouth employees with milestone anniversaries were treated on Thursday to a buffet meal and live music at the annual service award celebrations, hosted by President Sian Leah Beilock and Chief Human Resources Officer Sara Lester, both of whom took part in the events for the first time. Lester, who joined Dartmouth last summer, highlighted the staff's skill, professionalism, and commitment to building com  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Last week, Republicans in the New Hampshire House of Representatives proposed legislation (https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-hampshire-republicans-propose-15-day-abortion-ban-rcna128092) that would ban abortion at 15 DAYS without exceptions for rape or incest. This bill is just the latest evidence of the dangerous anti-choice extremism pushed by the Republican Party. Yest  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce and BAE Systems Electronic Systems announced that the Granite State will receive approximately $35 million in federal incentives made possible by the CHIPS and Science Act. However, if it were up to MAGA extremist Russell Prescott, the bipartisan bill that is bringing millions of dollars in investments and creating jobs in New Ham  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu's endorsement of Nikki Haley, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Chris Sununu knows a loser when he sees one - and he's found his next flop in Nikki Haley. Two MAGA extremists trying desperately to masquerade as moderates, Sununu and Haley most recently teamed up to support notorious election denier Don Bol  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: The Franklin Pierce University men's soccer program showcased why they were ranked number one nationally every week of the 2023 season on Saturday night following a dominant 4-0 victory over Colorado State Pueblo which crowned the Ravens NCAA Division II Champions for the second year in a row. With the victory, the Ravens close out the season with a final record of 21-0-2 (11-0-0, NE10). HOW IT HAPPENED: *  more

PASADENA, California, Dec. 12 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: Fred Ellsworth Clow Culick, the Richard L. and Dorothy M. Hayman Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Professor of Jet Propulsion, Emeritus, passed away on December 11. He was 90 years old. Culick was born in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, but spent most of his earliest years in Camden, Maine. He earned his doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1961 and began his association w  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, New Hampshire Democratic lawmakers held a press conference on Monday to introduce a state constitutional amendment to safeguard the fundamental right to safe, legal, and accessible abortion. Speakers also slammed New Hampshire Republicans for legislation they recently filed to ban abortion after 15 days -- one of the most extreme in the country -- with no exceptions fo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces the initiation of an enforcement action by the New Hampshire Department of Justice's Civil Rights Unit against Nationalist Social Club-131 ("NSC-131"), Christopher Hood, and nineteen John Does for violating the New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, RSA Chapter 354-A. The civil complaint (https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/documents/202  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority issued the following news release: The Community Development Finance Authority has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified Federal Compliance consultants or professionals to create an implementation and compliance guide for projects funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Consultants should demonstrate knowledge of federal and state regulations, including 2 CFR 200. The full   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * As Ron DeSantis travels to New Hampshire today, NHDP spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Ron DeSantis jumped at the opportunity to sign one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country after Trump helped overturn Roe. As Granite Staters continue to face GOP attacks on their reproductive freedoms, the cruel reality is DeSantis and MAGA Repub  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Nikki Haley has been silent on the legislation recently filed by NH House Republicans that would ban abortion at 15 days -- before a woman might even become pregnant -- and makes ZERO exceptions for rape or incest. As she returns to New Hampshire today, here's a question Granite Staters need Haley to answer: If the NH GOP's 15-day ban landed on your desk, would you sign it?  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023: The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department will hold public hearings on Tuesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Fish and Game's Region 3 Office, 225 Main St., Durham, NH. The public is welcome to attend and offer comments on the proposed aquaculture plans. Agenda for Tuesday, January 9, 2024: At 9:00 a.m., Jonathan Bunker of Bayside Oysters Farm, LLC will p  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced members of the Public Higher Education Task Force to Study the Strategic Alignment of Public Higher Education in New Hampshire, as established in Executive Order 2023-06. The first meeting of the task force will be held on December 21, 2023. "As enrollment in institutions of higher education decline nationwide, New Hampshire   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * Today, after the Public Utilities Commission voted to approve an electric supply rate decrease for Liberty Utilities customers to 9.76 cents per kWh, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Another round of relief for Granite State ratepayers as Liberty Utilities reduced electric supply rates by 56% year-to-year for their customers," said Govern  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 15 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following water order (No. 26,912) on Dec. 14, 2023, involving Bedford Waste Services Corp.: * * * Request for Change in Rates Order Nisi Approving Recovery of Rate Case Expenses and Reconciliation of Temporary-to-Permanent Rates and Granting Motion for Confidential Treatment In this order, the Commission authorizes Bedford Waste Service Corporation (Bedford) to recover rate case expenses in the amoun  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,911) on Dec. 12, 2023, involving Electric and Gas Utilities: * * * 2024 Adjustments to the Energy Efficiency Portion of System Benefits Charges and Local Distribution Adjustment Charges Order Nisi Approving Requests to Modify Energy Efficiency Portion of System Benefits Charges and Local Distribution Adjustment Charges In this order nisi, the Commission approves tariff  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 16 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,913) on Dec. 15, 2023, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * 2023 Energy Service Solicitation Order Approving Petition for February 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 Rates This order authorizes Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty or the Company) to recover the costs of power supply through energy service (ES)/1 rat  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 14 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 23-099) on Dec. 13, 2023, involving the Town of Rollinsford: * * * Request for Approval of Rollinsford Community Power Plan ORDER OF NOTICE On December 12, 2023, the Town of Rollinsford (Rollinsford) filed a Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (Community Power Plan) with the Commission pursuant to RSA 53-E:7 for Commission review and approval. RSA 53-E:7, II provides that  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 15 -- The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration issued the following news release: Unless otherwise stated, the Department shall hold all public hearings on the proposed rules at 109 Pleasant Street, 2nd Floor Training Room, Concord, NH. The security procedures at the Department of Revenue Administration require all visitors to sign in and present photo identification. If you plan on attending the public hearing, please bring photo identification with y  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023: * * * In response to Chris Sununu's endorsement of Nikki Haley, NHDP Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement: "No matter how much Nikki Haley or Chris Sununu try to spin Granite Staters, the reality is they're both MAGA extremists who spent years cozying up to Donald Trump. Both Sununu and Haley have signed extreme abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or inces  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Nikki Haley is silent on New Hampshire Republicans' extreme new abortion ban proposal, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Nikki Haley has made it abundantly clear that she would sign any national abortion ban that landed on her desk and supports banning abortion before many women even know they're pregnant - now, as she returns to the Granite State, she   more

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news: Kelvin Cochrane '22 was a history buff as a child, piqued by stories his maternal grandmother shared about her World War II experience as a Japanese Canadian woman. Cochrane would later recount her life to audiences at Plymouth State, where he was honored as his class year's distinguished history graduate, and they also inspired his path to graduate school. Cochrane grew up skiing in Calgary and followed s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to new extreme attempts by MAGA Republicans to rip away women's freedoms in Missouri, Texas, and New Hampshire, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "Anti-abortion extremists emboldened and enabled by Donald Trump are launching an onslaught against women in Missouri, Texas, New Hampshire, and across the country, from looking to ban abortion before   more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: As tea arrives from all over the country for the reenactment of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, historians say a possible peaceful resolution in 1773 could have changed history. Eliga Gould, a professor of history at the University of New Hampshire and an expert on the American Revolution, said the actions of Boston's Sons of Liberty dumping more than 300 crates of tea   more